"Associate/Full Professor & Department Chairperson Strategic Communication"

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title
Associate/Full Professor & Department Chairperson Strategic Communication

Division
Division of Academic Affairs

Department
Dean School Global Journalism & Communication

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Staff

Faculty Rank

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Range

Salary Range
Associate Professor: $80,000 to $130,000 (Based on discipline); Professor: $95,000 to $170,000 (Based on discipline)

Fund Source
State Support

Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Chairperson will provide dynamic and innovative leadership for faculty, staff and students of SCOM.

• Responsibilities of the position include teaching two courses each semester;
• Conducting searches for full time faculty as positions may become available;
• Making recommendations for hiring, tenure and promotion;
• Evaluating the performances of faculty and staff;
• Recruiting, recommending the hiring adjunct instructors as may be needed and evaluating their performances;
• Developing the schedule of classes for each academic session in concert with the Associate Dean for Administration, the other department chairs and the Director of Graduate Studies;
• Recruiting students for SCOM and for SGJC;
• Encouraging faculty research;
• Professional activity and professional development and preparing the reports required by SGJC or by the University.

An important responsibility of the Chairperson will be to ensure appropriate oversight of The Strategy Shop, an in-house, student-staffed, faculty-supervised strategic communications agency. The Chairperson will also manage the process of sustaining a PRSSA chapter.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education:
The successful candidate will have a master’s degree in Strategic Communication or a closely related field coupled with significant professional experience.

Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:
Candidates should have evidence of effective university teaching and service and a record of research and/or creative or professional activity. A record of participation in professional organizations will be an important plus.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Candidates with a Ph.D. from an accredited University in Strategic Communication or related field will be given preference.

The Chairperson will develop and cultivate relationships with professional strategic communications agencies and organizations that can lead to high quality internship experiences for students and to job placement possibilities for graduates. Related to that, the Chairperson will engage in fundraising and the seeking of grants for SCOM and will encourage SCOM faculty to engage in such activities.

SGJC encourages an innovative and collaborative environment among the School’s three departments and its graduate program in journalism. The successful candidate will be expected to be supportive of and active in that effort.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
FA00289

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Open Date
08/25/2023

Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested applicants should complete an application at the Morgan State University Office of Human Resources webpage and upload a letter of application describing teaching and professional experience, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and leadership philosophy, official transcripts and the names and complete contact information for three references familiar with the candidate’s work.

Consideration will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Supplemental Questions

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity? (Options: Diversity In Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, etc.)
2. How many years of experience do you have in this type of position? (Options: 0-1, 1-3, etc.)
3. Do you have a masters degree? (Yes/No)
4. What is your Philosophy for serving students? (Open Ended Question)
5. Briefly list your area(s) of research or teaching expertise. (Open Ended Question)
6. Have you ever worked on Campus before? (Yes/No)
7. Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee? Are you a current, past or retired State employee? If YES to past, retired or current STATE employee, please put the agency. If not applicable, put N/A. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Transcripts (unofficial)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Writing Sample

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Media File
4. Portfolio
5. Supporting Document
6. Reference Letter